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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
1
Incomplete readable phrases hint at a local notice or brief. Names, places, and dates are unclear. The text appears damaged with scattered terms like Adevert and Surah, preventing a clear event or action.
In Washington the rift between Lilienthal and critic Senator Hickenlooper widens as both push for full public exploration of alleged smear tactics and competency questions. The Senate committee led by Hickenlooper plans hearings to hear Lilienthal and demands proof of extraordinary management.
The House armed services committee voted to investigate the army air power policies and aircraft purchases amid reports of high defense officials linked to aircraft firms. Chairman Vinson said the probe would not be a whitewash and urged bipartisan support for a thorough examination.
Eisler arrived in Prague en route from London to Germany and declared he is glad to be in Czechoslovakia. U S security officers questioned him at the airport while he awaited a magistrate hearing. A British court later ruled on the United States extradition request for the alleged top Communist agent.
A postponed Columbus horse show sponsored by No-Bar Riding Club and Columbus Volunteer Firemen attracted about 200 attendees. Cash prizes totaled 85 in contests including ponies, English and Western classes, with Doris Richards, Tovigid Johnson, and Lil Way Ardery among winners. Gifford Aikens Jr. highlighted the event with a greased pig recover, and refreshments were provided on the grounds.
Greene Valley driver Lynn Van Guilder was charged with failing to stop and reckless driving after a collision at Smith and North Grater streets. His vehicle struck Richard Koos's car, with a high speed chase ensuing until Van Guilder was caught. Several other crashes Sunday caused more than $100 in damage.
Three persons were injured in separate Corry area home accidents yesterday. Donald Brigham 26 tripped and cut his wrist at 104 Snyder Circle. Andrew Eloby 41 stepped on a nail in Carty and punctured his foot. Gale Winne youngster from Columbus fell on a nail while playing in the yard and was treated.
Local drive kicks off with a goal of 450 million to aid displaced persons in Europe and resettle 250000 Jews to Israel. Citizens may contribute through Mervyn Mast at 29 North Center.
Congress plans to delay the Western Europe arms program and may push Greece and Turkey aid separately. Senate action on the North Atlantic treaty is planned, with a strong report from the foreign relations committee. House leadership expects adjournment by August and labor, housing, and anti-lynching bills targeted for action.
Fifty four cottage owners attended a special meeting of the Findley Lake Property Owners Association to discuss buying the lake water rights held by Swartz for four thousand dollars. Progress was made toward raising the two thousand eight hundred dollars still needed. Local road improvements along Route 426 toward Shadyside were noted.
Memorial Day speaker Wallace W. Wellman, banker from Everett, Pa., urged renewed individual action to counter public indifference and apathy. He warned indifference could weaken national unity and stressed responsibility in government and community life, delivered amid an observance with music and honors from veterans groups.
Coroner Victor Conn announced a murder affidavit against an Evansville college sophomore, Melard Thomas Marley, in the Saturday night slaying of his former wife Helen Melle, a 1948 homecoming queen. The incident occurred at her home as she prepared to dance, leaving Nes county seeking further charges.
The three day Memorial Day weekend saw heavy highway travel with many motorists, several drownings, and at least two fatalities. Police reported multiple crashes with injuries but no major pileups on key routes. eight deaths occurred Monday including six in traffic incidents.
Investigators seek motive after a 98 year old Black man Caley HuWy was dragged from jail by white men then shot to death. Sheriff George Hatcher reports no clear clues and suspects multiple assailants. a deputy was shot at during pursuit and the case involves a Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent.
The report cites a high casualty count from a long holiday period, with deaths on highways and in air and other accidents. It notes an official tally surpassing earlier estimates as observers record numerous fatal incidents during the extended weekend and Memorial Day period.
Bolivian government imposes a state of siege after a miners strike spreads to tin areas. Two more mines and a railroad close as hostages are seized. American engineers O'Connor and Krefling, among others, are reported freed as troops restore passages and officials are detained.
Ford workers begin returning to the job at 104000 strong after a settlement with the CIO United Auto Workers. Production to normal levels will take about two weeks as Rouge plant parts manufacturing ramps up and contract terms including pay and benefits are debated.
Western powers push to salvage German economic unity after Austria's rejection of a political plan. Soviet spokesman Vishinsky signals cautious openness to a four power committee on Western Germany economic ties, aiming to ease Berlin blockade tensions and unify currency and trade.
A large crowd of about 10 000 gathered for Joe E Brown Day as Holgate unveiled Joe E Brown Stadium in tribute to the film star and his wartime entertainment of troops during World War II. Local officials and national figures attended the ceremony honoring Brown’s screen career and public service.
A large fire at Meatsten Dane Farms damaged the dairy processing plant, with losses estimated around $200,000. Fire crews battled the blaze yesterday, and officials began assessing the scene and securing nearby facilities.
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